Behind Smoke and Mirrors

Behind Smoke and Mirrors 5: Getting into Business

The MESH — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:33:07 +0000

In this final installment of "Behind Smoke and Mirrors", Magic's Royal Duke Sammy Cortino discusses how to get into business as a performer, sharing ideas from his own personal experiences as an illusionist performing around the country.

For more information about or to contact Sammy Cortino, visit his web site at www.sammycortino.com.

Behind Smoke and Mirrors 4: Promotional Secrets

The MESH — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:38:37 +0000

You have a performance ready to go, but need some help to get it promoted? Magic's Royal Duke, Sammy Cortino, is back with the fourth episode of his series "Behind Smoke and Mirrors". In this episode, "Promotional Secrets", Sammy discusses some ideas for attracting the best audience for your performance through various promotional methods. Sammy is leading up to his upcoming magic tour in 2012 and previews what to expect during that tour. For more information about or to contact Sammy Cortino, visit his web site at www.sammycortino.com.

Behind Smoke and Mirrors 3: Three Tips for Powerhouse Rehearsals

The MESH — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:41:32 +0000

Magic's Royal Duke, Sammy Cortino, is back with the third episode of his series "Behind Smoke and Mirrors". In this episode, "Three Tips for Powerhouse Rehearsals". Sound exciting? Well, it is! Improve your own performance skills by fine-tuning your rehearsals, while along the way checking out Sammy's work on his upcoming magic tour in 2012. For more information about or to contact Sammy Cortino, visit his web site at www.sammycortino.com.

Behind Smoke and Mirrors 2: Repertoire Development

The MESH — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:06:30 +0000

Magic's Royal Duke, Sammy Cortino, is back with a second episode of his series "Behind Smoke and Mirrors". In this episode, Sammy discusses "repertoire development" — how to plan for a solid show that can entertain your audience.

For more information about or to contact Sammy Cortino, visit his web site at www.sammycortino.com.

Behind Smoke and Mirrors 1: Production Tips

The MESH — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:17:56 +0000

In this premiere episode of "Behind Smoke & Mirrors", Illusionist Sammy Cortino talks to us about the art of putting together a production as he plans for a touring illusion show to start up in January 2012. Sammy shares with us some of his "production tips" when putting together a show to entertain a crowd. For more information about or to contact Sammy Cortino, visit his web site at www.sammycortino.com.